Southern DawnvsCluster
Southern Dawn and Cluster are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Southern Dawn
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cluster
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryCitrusFruityHerbalSpicy
Only in Cluster
FloralEarthySweet
Property
| Property | Southern Dawn | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.2–13.5% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.9% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 31–33% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–45% | 38–46% |
| Humulene | 17–25% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 4–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |